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S949 SDX

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 SDX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,421 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,812 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 50,812 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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S949 SDX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S949 SDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S949 SDX registered?

S949 SDX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S949 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S949 SDX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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